Harrisonburg, VA - Government

06/12/2026

Yesterday, we hosted a Bee Hotel Workshop at Westover Park as part of our Pollinator Month celebration! Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thanks to our partners at Rocktown Urban Wood for helping make the event a success.

There's still plenty to enjoy this month. Visit www.harrisonburgva.gov/pollinator-month to view the full schedule of Pollinator Month events.

06/12/2026

Please be aware that there will be a number of events happening downtown throughout the day on Saturday, June 13. Drivers will encounter increased traffic in the area, including a closure of Main Street in downtown for a significant amount of time, and expected crowds and pedestrians in the downtown area. Have a safe and fun weekend!

06/11/2026

A public hearing for the Gay Street Reconfiguration and HSIP (Highway Safety Improvement Program) Crosswalks project takes place today from 4-6pm at the Simms Center: https://harrisonburgva.gov/transportation-input

06/11/2026

Join Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation and Public Works today in building a pollinator hotel for your yard! The workshop begins at 2pm at Westover Park Shelter 4. First come first serve with one kit per family!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1D2ivYBmhM/

06/10/2026

Planning Commission meets this evening at 6pm in Council Chambers in City Hall.
Watch live this evening at https://harrisonburg-va.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

06/09/2026

City Council meets this evening at 7pm in Council Chambers in City Hall.

Watch City Council live this evening at https://harrisonburg-va.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or the Local Access Programming Channel on Comcast 1072 or GloFiber Channel 7.

06/08/2026

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Consider volunteering to greet visitors at City Hall! harrisonburgva.gov/volunteer-program

06/08/2026

The Child Care Needs Assessment surveys close today: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B8ooM5qGm/

Child Care Needs Assessment Surveys Close Monday:

The City of Harrisonburg is partnering with Foundations for Families to conduct a comprehensive Citywide Child Care Needs Assessment. If you are a family living in Harrisonburg with children age 5 or younger, please consider filling out the appropriate survey below and be entered to win one of ten $25 Amazon gift cards. Thank you for sharing your perspectives!

English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Harrisonburg_Families

Spanish: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/Harrisonburg_Familias_ESP

06/07/2026

Westover Pool is open 12-7pm!
Additional Westover Pool info: harrisonburgva.gov/swimming